Once called a Baker's tent or Baker lean-to, this half-tent replicates an original lean-to shown in a French fur trapper's chalk print, drawn on the plains in 1836. A neat little shelter for a weekend rendezvous. The full front awning can be lowered to close the front tightly.

Track's 8 x 8' primitive Baker's lean-to has a 2' back wall, is 6' high at the ridge pole. The floor area is 8' wide, 8' deep, You supply 2 poles, 8' long, 2 poles 4' long, 4 poles 11' long. The full front awning can be lowered to close the front tightly. Use 20 wood or iron tent stakes. The Baker's lean-to is offered in three different canvas options; water repellent, marine finished, and flame resistant canvas.

Marine Finished Sunforger Cotton Duck is a 100% cotton army duck, tightly woven, with the same off white appearance as natural cotton duck. This patented treatment is used for boat covers exposed year round. Recommended east of the Mississippi, in any high humidity area. It resists water, mildew, fungi, and industrial pollutants.

Poles required:

Two (2) poles, 8' long

Two (2) poles 4' long

Four (4) poles 11' long

Stakes: We can supply the tent stakes you require for your Baker's lean-to shelter. We recommend hand forged iron stakes for use on this tent. Order 20 wood or iron tent stakes for your shelter.

Rope for tents: We offer authentic natural fiber and cotton rope, not synthetic materials. Specify which tent or lean-to you wish to equip, and we can provide exactly the right lengths. Or order natural fiber rope by the foot, specify length. Order a hank of Cotton rope, a length of 50 feet each.

Sod Cloth - Inside Edging: Our optional 12" sod cloth, sewn-to the inside three edges, can make your lean-to a bit more weather-tight during a shower or cold snap. Sewn-in when ordered with your lean-to, or sold separately for you to install in your existing lean-to. Order the appropriate size for your 8' or 10' Baker's lean-to.

Privacy curtain: You can have complete privacy with our optional “privacy drop". This second front flap completely covers the 6' high x 8' wide or 7' high x 10' wide opening. Roll it and tie it under the ridge pole, when not in use. Sewn-in when ordered with your lean-to, or sold separately with ties for use on an existing 8' or 10' lean-to.

Stove pipe insert: Sewn-in when ordered with a lean-to, our stove pipe insert has a cover flap and ties. Or you can order it separately and install it yourself. Allow us to pick the safest location for the hole. The Fiberglas® insert is rated to 1000° F, secured with harness rivets.